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Pimples always appear at the worst possible time. Theyâ€™re the result of cells, oil and bacteria clumping together. The cause can be internal, like an overstimulation of oil glands during hormonal changes, or external, such as using a make-up brush or mobile phone that has accumulated nasty bacteria. Even touching your face with bacteria-laden fingers can cause a pimple. If you need to treat and conceal an unwelcome breakout, wash your face with cleanser then apply a drop of tea tree oil â€“ which has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties â€“ on a cotton bud and dab it on the spot. To cover, apply foundation first and then a concealer. If you feel a pimple trying to reach the surface, cleanse and then apply a purifying treatment, like Kiehlâ€™s Breakout Control Targeted Acne Spot Treatment ($55) overnight to the area to get rid of the offending spot quickly.

PATCHY SELF-TAN

Self-tanners take practice to get the application right. If youâ€™ve ended up with a coat that is too dark, use a body polish or exfoliator to help remove excess colour. Swimming in salty or chlorinated water, or having a hot bath with lemon juice, will also help fade the tan. To avoid a patchy result in the first place, always exfoliate thoroughly before applying product. Be particularly careful if your skin has dry patches, because this is where the self-tanner will grab, resulting in dark areas. If colour has built up in these areas, rub it with lemon juice.

Youâ€™ve had a late night, an allergy attack or just a good cry. The best fix is to use an eye gel, like Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Ageing Eye Serum ($195), that you keep in the fridge. Or, make a cold compress with a face cloth and gently press on for a few minutes. If you constantly wake up with puffy, swollen eyes, grab an extra pillow and sleep on your back to allow fluids to drain. Lining your inner-eye with a flesh-coloured eyeliner can also hide tired, red eyes and make them look fresher. Apply on the waterline, the thin stretch that separates the lashes from the actual eye. You can apply to both the top and bottom, or just along the lower waterline.

Your digits are there to dazzle, so embellish them with the sparkliest little â€“ or big â€“ numbers you can get your hands on. Stack and layer for added wow factor, and embrace rich tones of red, blue and green to sing in the season.